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The Grade II Listed Central Methodist Church, High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

A substantial house number 124 High Street had been built in 1650 by Original Peart. It was purchased in 1900 by Horton, builders, from C S Dickinson, miller, in 1900 for £2500 and demolished. A new church was designed by Howdill and Sons of Leeds and built by contractors Halkes Bros of Lincoln. Constructed in Ancaster stone and red brick.

Built as the Portland Place Methodist Church and with a 1905 date stone (foundation stone), at a cost of £12000. Listed as Portland Place Memorial Primitive Methodist Chapel in 1913 Directory. It replaced a previous Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bethel Place / Norman Place / St Marys Street. Internal alterations took place in 1968.

Information Source:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/

High Street Level Crossing, built by the Great Northern Railway in 1848 to carry main through lines over the High Street in and out of Lincoln Central Station. In Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

A footbridge built after much public pressure in 1874. Gates were operated manually until electrification, when they were controlled from the signal box, which was extended westwards for this purpose. Traffic lights were installed for the duration of the Corporation Tram service which ran along High Street until 1929.

Swing gates remained until 1990, when lifting barriers were installed. At the same time the footbridge was removed. With the new signalling system installed in 2008, the crossing was controlled from the new control box at West Holmes, not from the High Street signal box.

Information Source:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/

Looking down the River Witham towards the Grade I Listed High Bridge carrying the High Street over the River Witham in Lincoln. It is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it. It was built about 1160, in 1235 the Chapel of St Thomas (dedicated to Thomas Becket) was built on the eastside of it, this was removed in 1762 and the still existing row of shops were built sometime before 1550.

Bridges like this were common in the Middle Ages, the best-known being London Bridge, but most have long since been demolished because of their obstruction to the river flow and to shipping.

The Glory Hole is the name given by generations of boaters to the High Bridge in Lincoln. It has a narrow and crooked arch which sets a limit on the size of boats travelling from Brayford Pool / Fossdyke Canal on towards Boston and the sea.

Since the 14th Century the bridge has contributed to floods in Lincoln and after any heavy rain the bridge is virtually unnavigable, which may be why it got its name. A design by William Jessop in the 19th century to reroute the waters of the Witham through the south of the town was never implemented.

Information Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Bridge,_Lincoln

78-80 High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Built in 1890 originally as three houses including one shop built by S Horton for J T Miles. Flat shop fronts on ground, projecting bay windows on first floor, with dormer windows in roof, all sash windows.

Information Sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/

45-47 and 48 High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

45-47 are a row of three shops, one a lockup, with two dwellings above, built by Fullalove Brothers for J R Smith in 1936. A new office extension was added to the rear of 47 in November/December 2000.

48 High Street was originally the location of a textile factory, called Oxsprings, where celebrated Lincoln Stuff was woven. Established in 1784, it was advertised as selling Blankets, strong checked flannels for horse-cloths & stable waistcoats. John Oxspring and Robert Obbinson were both businessmen and landowners in Lincoln in the early 19th century, but the maker was Jos Leversedge.

1842 Whites Directory refers to it as the Old Factory Yard and passage at 42 High Street. It was converted into dwellings in 1847 and described as a "receptacle for thieves, beggars, and all the outcast classes". The north part of the building became Albert Place, the south, Snows Row.

Albert Place was demolished in 1901 when Robey Street was laid out, and the north elevation of the building was rebuilt reusing the bricks, and a shop front created. The owner at the time was a Mr Emerson and the builder R S Warriner. 1909 R H Mays decorator; 1949 C E Hudson & Son electricians.

Information Sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/

Webb Street, a cul de sac which runs from Bargate down the Sincil Dyke, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

It was built in 1883 on land belonging to S H Lowe. North of Bargate the street was gated as the entrance to a dye works and laundry until the 1930s. The works were removed with housing erected on the site.

Information Source:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/

The Bayeux Gallery in Reading Museum, Reading, Berkshire.

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated King Harold Godwinson.

In 1885 an extremely ambitious project was undertaken by a group of 35 Victorian embroiderers to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry in full, painstakingly reproducing every single detail, stitch-by-stitch, so that the Tapestry's timeless story could be enjoyed by the people of Britain.

The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest by William I. His youngest son King Henry I founded Reading Abbey in 1121, and you can discover more about one of Europe's most important medieval monasteries in the Story of Reading Gallery.

Information Sources:
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/britains-bayeux-tape...

The Bayeux Gallery in Reading Museum, Reading, Berkshire.

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated King Harold Godwinson.

In 1885 an extremely ambitious project was undertaken by a group of 35 Victorian embroiderers to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry in full, painstakingly reproducing every single detail, stitch-by-stitch, so that the Tapestry's timeless story could be enjoyed by the people of Britain.

The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest by William I. His youngest son King Henry I founded Reading Abbey in 1121, and you can discover more about one of Europe's most important medieval monasteries in the Story of Reading Gallery.

Information Sources:
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/britains-bayeux-tape...

The Grade I Listed St Mary’s Guildhall (previously known as John O'Gaunt's Stables) which was built sometime around 1150. On the High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

A former town house of King Henry II, it was possibly constructed for the crown-wearing ceremonies of Christmas 1157. It was used for royal wine storage after 1228 before being acquired by Great Guild of St Marys in 1251 and used as their headquarters. In the early 17th century, it was remodelled as The Bluecoat School and later adapted for various industrial and commercial uses such as malting and an undertakers.

In 1938 it was acquired by the City of Lincoln Council, although it continued in commercial use as Lucas’s builders’ depot until 1981.These days it is the home of Lincoln Civic Trust and St Peter at Gowts Parish Hall. It was built near the junction of the Roman Fosse Way and Ermine Street and visible beneath a glass floor is a section of the Fosse Way - complete with wheel ruts.

Information Sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/
britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101388604-st-marys-guildhall...

The 2015 1940's Weekend held in the uphill Cathedral Quarter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments. People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail.

There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too. In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.

Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The 2015 1940's Weekend held in the uphill Cathedral Quarter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments. People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail.

There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too. In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.

Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The 2015 1940's Market being held on The Strait, the junction between Steep Hill and the top of the High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments.

People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail. There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too.

In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.


Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The 2015 1940's Market being held on The Strait, the junction between Steep Hill and the top of the High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments.

People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail. There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too.

In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.


Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The 2015 1940's Weekend held in the uphill Cathedral Quarter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments. People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail.

There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too. In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.

Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The 2015 1940's Weekend held in the uphill Cathedral Quarter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

As part of a commemorative programme of events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the spirit of 1940s Britain was brought to the area.

The event held between Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 saw WW2 aircraft fly-pasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight and civil and military re-enactments. People were also treated to music from live local brass bands and shoppers had the opportunity to join some 1940s dance in St Paul in the Bail.

There was trade and craft stalls on Castle Square over the weekend and period music, dance and other activities on The Strait on both days too. In Bunty’s Tea Room on Steep Hill you can enjoy 1940s music and decor and be served by waitresses from the period too. The windows will be taped up to be protected from the Blitz – the black market has been used to keep a full 1940s menu on offer.

There was also an afternoon of poetry reflecting on the 1940s at Pimento Tea Rooms on the Sunday including tales about Bletchley Park, air-raid wardens, D-Day and rationing.

Information source:
www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-1940s-weekend

The High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

The main north-south road and street through the city has existed from the Roman period to the present day. It follows the approximate line of Roman Ermine Street with Sincil Dyke and Bargate forming the south end, Dernstall Lock/Strait the northern. In 1086 it was named Magnus Vicus (great civilian settlement outside a Roman fort) and Common Street in the 14th Century.

Parts of the street have been called by other names; the section southern of St Marys Street was known as The Rampart in the 18th century. The section between High Bridge and a little north of Stonebow was called Briggegat in 1180 and Bridgegate up until the 19th Century.

The High Street has over 30 Listed Buildings adjacent to or facing onto the High Street, this includes the Grade I Listed St Mary le Wigford Church, The Guildhall/Stonebow, High Bridge and St Mary Guildhall.

The numbering of premises is consecutive, which is slightly unusual compared with most of the UK. Number One, High Street, starts with the first building at the southern end and on the western side of the street, the neighbouring property is Number Two, followed by Number Three and so on. This numbering pattern continues northwards and uphill until the High Street meets The Strait. The sequential numbering system then continues southward, back down the High Street on the eastern side, until reaching a car dealership at number 471-480, which has the highest number, and is opposite number 1, High Street.

Historic paintings and drawings give a good idea how buildings and the street scopes of the Lincoln High Street have changed over the years. Two paintings in the Usher Gallery in Lincoln particularly demonstrate the changes that have taken place. Both paintings are taken from approximately the same position, close to the Church of St Mary le Wigford.

The earliest of these which may date from around 1800 by Henry Hall shows the cobbled streets lined with buildings of the Georgian period, most of which have now disappeared. In the distance is the obelisk shaped water conduit that was placed on the High Bridge over the river Witham to supply the street with water. Beyord this and below the Cathedral is the church tower of St Peter at Arches, which was demolished in 1932 to make way for new shops.

Another watercolour view of the High Street around 1820 is by the artist and architect Ambrose Poynter. This is taken from the southerly end of the High Street, close to the Great Bargate (which was demolished in 1759), looking northwards towards Lincoln Cathedral. It appears to show St Peter at Gowt's Church on the right-hand side and the Little Gowt Drain that crossed the High Street just below the church. The other buildings shown all appear to have been demolished now.

Information sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Street,_Lincoln

The High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

The main north-south road and street through the city has existed from the Roman period to the present day. It follows the approximate line of Roman Ermine Street with Sincil Dyke and Bargate forming the south end, Dernstall Lock/Strait the northern. In 1086 it was named Magnus Vicus (great civilian settlement outside a Roman fort) and Common Street in the 14th Century.

Parts of the street have been called by other names; the section southern of St Marys Street was known as The Rampart in the 18th century. The section between High Bridge and a little north of Stonebow was called Briggegat in 1180 and Bridgegate up until the 19th Century.

The High Street has over 30 Listed Buildings adjacent to or facing onto the High Street, this includes the Grade I Listed St Mary le Wigford Church, The Guildhall/Stonebow, High Bridge and St Mary Guildhall.

The numbering of premises is consecutive, which is slightly unusual compared with most of the UK. Number One, High Street, starts with the first building at the southern end and on the western side of the street, the neighbouring property is Number Two, followed by Number Three and so on. This numbering pattern continues northwards and uphill until the High Street meets The Strait. The sequential numbering system then continues southward, back down the High Street on the eastern side, until reaching a car dealership at number 471-480, which has the highest number, and is opposite number 1, High Street.

Historic paintings and drawings give a good idea how buildings and the street scopes of the Lincoln High Street have changed over the years. Two paintings in the Usher Gallery in Lincoln particularly demonstrate the changes that have taken place. Both paintings are taken from approximately the same position, close to the Church of St Mary le Wigford.

The earliest of these which may date from around 1800 by Henry Hall shows the cobbled streets lined with buildings of the Georgian period, most of which have now disappeared. In the distance is the obelisk shaped water conduit that was placed on the High Bridge over the river Witham to supply the street with water. Beyord this and below the Cathedral is the church tower of St Peter at Arches, which was demolished in 1932 to make way for new shops.

Another watercolour view of the High Street around 1820 is by the artist and architect Ambrose Poynter. This is taken from the southerly end of the High Street, close to the Great Bargate (which was demolished in 1759), looking northwards towards Lincoln Cathedral. It appears to show St Peter at Gowt's Church on the right-hand side and the Little Gowt Drain that crossed the High Street just below the church. The other buildings shown all appear to have been demolished now.

Information sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Street,_Lincoln

The High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

The main north-south road and street through the city has existed from the Roman period to the present day. It follows the approximate line of Roman Ermine Street with Sincil Dyke and Bargate forming the south end, Dernstall Lock/Strait the northern. In 1086 it was named Magnus Vicus (great civilian settlement outside a Roman fort) and Common Street in the 14th Century.

Parts of the street have been called by other names; the section southern of St Marys Street was known as The Rampart in the 18th century. The section between High Bridge and a little north of Stonebow was called Briggegat in 1180 and Bridgegate up until the 19th Century.

The High Street has over 30 Listed Buildings adjacent to or facing onto the High Street, this includes the Grade I Listed St Mary le Wigford Church, The Guildhall/Stonebow, High Bridge and St Mary Guildhall.

The numbering of premises is consecutive, which is slightly unusual compared with most of the UK. Number One, High Street, starts with the first building at the southern end and on the western side of the street, the neighbouring property is Number Two, followed by Number Three and so on. This numbering pattern continues northwards and uphill until the High Street meets The Strait. The sequential numbering system then continues southward, back down the High Street on the eastern side, until reaching a car dealership at number 471-480, which has the highest number, and is opposite number 1, High Street.

Historic paintings and drawings give a good idea how buildings and the street scopes of the Lincoln High Street have changed over the years. Two paintings in the Usher Gallery in Lincoln particularly demonstrate the changes that have taken place. Both paintings are taken from approximately the same position, close to the Church of St Mary le Wigford.

The earliest of these which may date from around 1800 by Henry Hall shows the cobbled streets lined with buildings of the Georgian period, most of which have now disappeared. In the distance is the obelisk shaped water conduit that was placed on the High Bridge over the river Witham to supply the street with water. Beyord this and below the Cathedral is the church tower of St Peter at Arches, which was demolished in 1932 to make way for new shops.

Another watercolour view of the High Street around 1820 is by the artist and architect Ambrose Poynter. This is taken from the southerly end of the High Street, close to the Great Bargate (which was demolished in 1759), looking northwards towards Lincoln Cathedral. It appears to show St Peter at Gowt's Church on the right-hand side and the Little Gowt Drain that crossed the High Street just below the church. The other buildings shown all appear to have been demolished now.

Information sources:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Street,_Lincoln

55-57 High Street in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Built as three houses in 1840 and combined into one shop in 1990. Two story buildings built of red brick (painted purple) with pantile roof. The first floor of 55 has a single bay window. Since 2006 Nail Fairy beauty salon.

Information Source:
arcade.lincoln.gov.uk/